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THE BELLEVILLE City manager sues former council member
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Wayne City Manager Lisa
Vol. 136, No. 05 Nocerini has filed a civil suit ” false felony report, filing a
false felony report and
A heated exchange at the demanding damages in excess She further claims that Sanders interfered attempting to file a false felony
Jan. 26 meeting of the of $25,000 as compensation for with her “existing and prospective economic report. Chandler entered a
Sumpter Township Board of alleged actions of Christopher guilty plea on reduced charges
Trustees has apparently Sanders during his tenure on and business relationships and expectancies”... and was sentenced last week
resulted in the resignation of the Wayne City Council. to 18 months probation.
Deputy Supervisor Kenneth The suit alleges the dam- The Nocerini civil lawsuit
Bednark. ages were incurred during against Sanders was filed on
See page 3. Sanders' term on the council starter pistol and drug para- June of 2018 with no charges Oct. 15, 2020.
from November 2015 until a phernalia in her car on Oct. 16, filed. Nocerini subsequently Sanders' legal counsel on
THE CANTON recall election in May 2018. 2017. retained legal counsel and the criminal charge, John
EAGLE That designation could, paid Chandler $500 to conspire hired a private investigator Cahalan, has requested the
EAGLE
She claims that Sanders
according to attorneys repre-
city notify him of the attorney
that month in a successful
Vol. 74, No. 05 senting Sanders, place finan- against her by planting the effort to have the investigation who will, at city expense,
cial responsibility for defend- items and then reporting the reopened by state police. defend the civil lawsuit.
Sidewalk repairs are on ing the claim and the obliga- crimes to the police. Chandler Chandler was arrested on Cahalan said that should
tap in Canton Township this tion for any financial damages did make such a report but an unconnected warrant and Nocerini be successful in the
year for Glengarry North which could be awarded, on Nocerini was never stopped by during a subsequent police suit, the city could be liable for
Estate, Glengarry Village 1-6, the cash-strapped city. police and alleges she found interview implicated Sanders any monetary damages award-
and Glengarry Woods subdi- In the suit, Nocerini claims the items in her car two days in the Nocerini investigation, ed. He added that the city
visions. that Sanders, 52, and Wayne later on Oct. 18, 2017. She claiming Sanders paid him to attorney has not responded to
See page 2. resident Jimmie Lee Chandler claims she contacted law plant the items in Nocerini's his phone calls or letters
conspired and made a false enforcement and the investiga- car two years before. Both requesting the name of the
THE INKSTER report of a felony to the Wayne tion was referred to the Sanders and Chandler were attorney who will represent
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR Police Department after steal- Michigan State Police. State criminally charged on June 16, See Lawsuit , page 6
2020 with conspiracy to file a
investigators closed the case in
ing her keys and planting a
Vol. 74, No. 05
Members of The
Prevailing Church in Inkster Northville community mourns death of Chip Snider
are constructing a memorial
brick walkway along the side
of the church in memory of Flags throughout Northville prepared the community for increased coordination of pub-
those lost to the COVID-19 Township were lowered to half continued growth. lic safety planning, and opti-
virus. staff last week as an official Mr. Snider, a former U.S. mized knowledge and skills of
See page 6. tribute to former longtime Marine, redefined the concept public safety personnel,
Northville Township Manager of Servant Leadership by according to a prepared state-
Marvin “Chip” Snider, Ph.D., encouraging open dialogue ment from the township.
THE NORTHVILLE who died Jan. 27. and participation among resi- Township officials said that
EAGLE Mr. Snider, 70, who forever dents, business leaders, com- Mr. Snider's legacy includes his
EAGLE

Vol. 210, No. 05 changed the Northville com- munity groups and organiza- innate ability to teach. He was
munity, is being mourned tions, providing a strong foun- a mentor to many, and his
Police officers in throughout the area as one of dation for township manage- influence has made an indeli-
Northville Township and the the most influential leaders in ment, according to those who ble impact on generations of
City of Northville have com- the township. He retired in worked with him. professionals at Northville
pleted courses to ensure an October, 2019 after serving the Mr. Snider's career included Township, co-workers noted.
effective response to situa- community for more than 29 41 years of municipal public Mr. Snider handpicked his
tions involving mental health years, 19 of those as the chief safety service, 18 of those years successor, Todd L. Mutchler,
issues. administrative officer of the as chief of police and public who holds the dual role of
See page 4. township. safety director. He began his township manager and direc-
“He was a great colleague, a career as a police officer in tor of public safety.
great leader and a great Milan and Farmington Hills “Chip modeled Servant
THE PLYMOUTH friend,” said Northville and joined Northville Leadership; when you brought Marvin “Chip” Snider
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EAGLE Township Supervisor Mark J. Township as police chief in an issue to him, he listened, he the flags to half mast in honor

Vol. 21, No. 05 Abbo. 1990. He served in law encouraged, and he supported of Mr. Snider, Abbo said, “He
Mr. Snider led the township enforcement in two cities, one you,” Mutchler said. “He gen- was a terrific public servant,
Plymouth Township offi- through a decade of unprece- village and two townships in uinely cared for and respected right down to his days serving
cials recently issued a dented growth, officials said. Southeastern Michigan. In his team. He embraced his in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine.
reminder to residents that During his tenure, the town- August 1993, after three years role as my mentor and friend His love for this community,
clearing snow from roads is ship population increased with the township, he restruc- which I will always cherish.” this country, make this procla-
the job of Wayne County. from 17,000 in 1990 to 28,500 in tured the police and fire Mr. Snider earned a doctor- mation a fitting tribute to this
See page 2. 2010, a situation which called departments to a nominally- al degree in clinical psycholo- man who meant so much to so
for careful management and consolidated Public Safety gy and a master's degree in many.”
planning, which Mr. Snider Department. This effort cen- public administration. He was Mr. Snider, a Canton
THE ROMULUS successfully achieved as he tralized budget development, also a graduate of the FBI Township resident, is survived
ROMAN National Academy. by his wife, Diana , and chil-
ROMAN
“A valued member of the
Vol. 136, No. 05 ” Northville Township family dren Derek (Traci) and Devon,
and seven grandchildren. A
Community members His love for this community, this country, was lost today,” said Abbo. memorial service will be
who have experienced the make this proclamation a fitting tribute “Chip's contributions will live planned when pandemic
death of a family member or to this man who meant so much to so many. on and he will truly be restrictions allow. Arrange-
friend can register for a 13- missed.” In an official town- ments were entrusted to the
week seminar/support group ship proclamation lowering Griffin Funeral Home.
in Romulus.
See page 6.
Union leader questions district student return plan
”
THE WAYNE While teachers in the hybrid configuration beginning
EAGLE Plymouth-Canton Schools are By rushing to a full return, vital details Jan. 25; all elementary students,
EAGLE
Vol. 74, No. 05 eager to return to their class- may be overlooked. and students in grades 6 through
9 and those in specialized-cours-
rooms for in-person learning,
Cost-free testing for they are concerned about their es will return to a full five-day, in-
COVID-19, with reportedly safety and the safety of students Mistakes could cause people to get sick or worse. person configuration Feb. 17-19.
shorter waiting times, is open in light of the current coron- Students in grades 7 and 8 are
at the HYPE Recreation avirus pandemic. Lauren Christenson. Currently, and consistent communication scheduled to return to a five-day
Center Monday through Plymouth-Canton Education the district plans to return to full- with all of our staff. Teachers by in-person configuration on Feb.
Saturday. Association President Heather time, in-person learning by nature are planners. We pour our 22 and students in grades 10-12
See page 6. Fitchpatrick sent a statement to March 1. hearts and souls into our lessons will return to in-person learning
members of the board of educa- Fitchpatrick questioned the and activities. We need time to (either in a hybrid model or full
THE WESTLAND tion earlier this month, noting details of the current plan and do this effectively. By rushing to a five-day configuration) March 1.
EAGLE that the 1,100 members of the inquired about provisions for full return, vital details may be of Schools Monica Merritt, air
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According to Superintendent
overlooked. Mistakes could
teachers' union feared that the
accommodating student lunch
Vol. 74, No. 05 district might be rushing to a full breaks and physical distancing cause people to get sick or purifiers have been installed in
return “without specific details during the day. She inquired worse,” her prepared statement district buildings along with
Members of the Westland that keep our teachers and stu- about plexiglass barriers in class- read. improved ventilation systems.
City Council confirmed the dents safe.” rooms and suggested plans need- The current plan for in-per- She added that cleaning meth-
reappointment of two city Fitchpatrick's statement was ed to be in place for special edu- son learning will include grades ods in district buildings have also
board members during a read to the board members and cation students and for quaran- 6 through 9 and students in spe- been intensified in an effort to
Jan. 19 meeting. audience during the virtual tined students. cialized courses at the high combat the spread of the virus in
See page 5. meeting by board member “Details matter. We need clear school returning to in-person in a school buildings.

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